With a sequel now just months away, developer Ninja Theory has temporarily slashed the price of its acclaimed action-adventure Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice to a mere £2.49 on Steam, meaning you can currently pick up one of 2017’s best games for less than the price of an unspecified hypothetical object costing £2.50 or above.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, if you clicked on this story because you can’t resist a bargain and not because you have any idea what a Hellblade actually is, tells the story of Senua, a Pict warrior – brilliantly played by Melina Juergens – who ventures into Helheim in a bid to rescue the soul of her dead lover, Dillion, from the goddess Hela.
Its blend of punchy combat and light puzzling is entertaining enough, but it’s true strength lies in its often remarkable presentation – its shifting, starkly beautiful vistas and swirling, engulfing soundscapes a reflection of Senua’s psychosis.
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